hippocarnival | Aion Telos

Estinien has always struggled to remain idle, especially when there are things weighing on his mind. A combination of shame and paranoia had kept him hidden out at one of Greentruth's outposts, but as the days pass, the threat of his affliction causing harm has lessened, as has his list of things to occupy himself with. Continuing to hide away, at this point, would just be cowardly.

And so, he eases himself back into being around others by occasionally passing through Greentruth when his work demands it. He's been making an effort to map out the landmarks of the surrounding forest, which means his pale visage is occasionally spotted lurking around the main settlement, still largely colourless, but doing his best to hide it with a cloak and hood. Strands of glowing hair still fall free, illuminating the spaces beneath the dark fabric.

This time, he's pausing for some food. He sneaks around the area where daily meals are prepared, hoping to snatch up a few morsels before moving on. With any luck, no one will inspect him too closely...

[Ryu makes it all the way back to his quarters in Greentruth before inspiration hits. Going over in his head everything he knows about Entity, everything from the effects its powers seem to have to the various run-ins they've had with it.

The entity had... Touched Estinien's shard directly, really. But Estinien isn't the only one who'd fallen into its embrace, speaking more broadly. There's another Pleroma who they've been foolishly overlooking this entire time.

Maybe he shouldn't risk dragging the poor kid into this. Maybe this is a dead end, even. But... He's worried.

He tries reaching out by Communion first.]

...Sakaki-kun? Do you have a moment? I... I was hoping to ask you a question or two.

action (mid visoseri)

Voice, late Soviseri I guess? After Estinien's network post